Thanks to all my NYC Pirates who supported the ProjectExplorer.org fundraiser! We raised around $2000 to go towards the low-income school visits program. (Keep reading for photos and my new travel tips how-to video.)

We gathered at Foursquare’s SoHo office for the event.

Big white sunhat: Giovanno (similar to this hat)
Long black mullet skirt: gifted by Corset Chick (similar to this skirt)
Fruits tank top: Hyoma, from IT store in Hong Kong

The office was filled with games. Cris gives ping-pong a whirl.

I am very grateful to everyone who came, and hope to see you all again soon.

A pleasure to see friends from high school to today!

After, I reunited with Dances of Vice’s Shien Lee at Beaumarchais.

Every Wednesday night, she hosts Nuit Blanche burlesque at the French restaurant. The performers are sassy yet classy — corsets, sailors — and put on a tantalizing show. (Above image courtesy Dances of Vice)

PS: Thanks for the huge response on my first Qwiki video about keeping colored hair healthy! Here’s a new one.

I’m sure you wonder, how does La Carmina travel so much and not get sick? In this Qwiki, I share six secrets for maintaining good health on the road. Watch it above and here.

PPS: A short video of Basil Farrow getting a tummy rub. Can you believe my Scottish Fold cat is so well behaved?

PPPS: There are previews of my Oddities TV shoot on Instagram (lacarmina). Recent snaps include the Big Gay Ice Cream shop, a KISS mural, and my spooky-Victorian hairstyle. You can see all my New York blogs here.

How do you keep healthy while traveling? Are you a logical germophobe like me? I invite you to share tips in the comments.